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Korea’s LG Chem is getting ready to roll out lithium ion battery cells at a Michigan factory that is partly funded by the stimulus money. Read more »
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The inimitable Tom Murphy weighed in on the physics and cost challenges of battery technology on Friday. His analysis was spot on in pointing out the specific energy challenges of batteries,… Read more »
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What’s going on with the rare earth materials market? This morning, reports emerged indicating that China — which accounts for the vast majority of worldwide production of rare earth elements critical… Read more »